Down Under – Men at Work
Every decade has songs that instantly transport listeners to a particular place and time. “Down Under” by Men at Work does exactly that. Released…
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– New Wave
Whip It – Devo
Some songs become hits because they follow the rules. “Whip It” became a hit because it ignored nearly all of them. Released in 1980…
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Don’t You Want Me – Human League
Few songs have done more to define the sound of the early 1980s than “Don’t You Want Me.” Released in late 1981 as the…
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West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
Some songs become instant hits because of an infectious melody. Others leave a lasting mark because they capture the mood of an entire era.…
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
Some songs become so deeply woven into popular culture that they come to represent an entire decade. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by…
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Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Every so often, an artist takes an overlooked song and completely transforms it, creating a version so distinctive that it overshadows the original. That’s…
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Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran
Few songs capture the excitement, style, and ambition of the early 1980s quite like “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran. Released in 1982…
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Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Few songs capture the joyful spirit of the 1980s quite like “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club. From its instantly recognizable harmonica introduction to its…
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Eurythmics
Some songs define a decade. Others redefine what popular music can be. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics accomplished both. Released in…
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Call Me – Blondie
By the end of the 1970s, Blondie had already proven they were one of the most adventurous bands in popular music. They had seamlessly…
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Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & the Waves
Some songs are so full of energy and optimism that they instantly brighten the mood wherever they’re played. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina &…
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Take on Me – A-Ha
Few songs capture the spirit of the 1980s quite like “Take on Me” by a-ha. Its soaring vocals, unforgettable synthesizer hook, groundbreaking music video,…
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